Living in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ste. Genevieve · Census data 2020–2024
Ste. Genevieve has 5,010 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $48,097 (32% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $172,400, the median rent is $771/month.
Ste. Genevieve at a glance
- Population
- 5,010
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,097State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $172,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Ste. Genevieve a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ste. Genevieve
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ste. Genevieve the median home value is $172,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,124 a month in housing costs.
Ste. Genevieve median household income
The median household income in Ste. Genevieve is $48,097 and the income per person is $26,824. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ste. Genevieve: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,287
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.24
Ste. Genevieve demographics
- Population
- 5,010
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 2,023
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ste. Genevieve ›
Education in Ste. Genevieve
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Ste. Genevieve have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ste. Genevieve
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Ste. Genevieve vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ste. Genevieve | 5,010 | $48,097 | $172,400 | $771 |
| Prairie du Rocher | 454 | $66,161 | $88,800 | $773 |
| Ellis Grove | 359 | $82,813 | $78,300 | $850 |
| St. Mary | 285 | $49,643 | $120,000 | $775 |
| Bloomsdale | 841 | $101,736 | $244,000 | $525 |
| Evansville | 781 | $65,750 | $88,200 | $791 |
| Weingarten | 114 | $49,514 | — | — |
| Grayhawk | 538 | $49,304 | $121,000 | — |
| Ruma | 394 | $75,000 | $125,600 | $975 |
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What is the median household income in Ste. Genevieve, MO?
The median household income in Ste. Genevieve is $48,097, 32% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ste. Genevieve?
The median home value in Ste. Genevieve is $172,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ste. Genevieve?
The median gross rent in Ste. Genevieve is $771 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Ste. Genevieve, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Ste. Genevieve?
The median age in Ste. Genevieve is 44.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ste. Genevieve?
The average commute to work in Ste. Genevieve is 30 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ste. Genevieve?
The unemployment rate in Ste. Genevieve is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ste. Genevieve?
14.6% of adults in Ste. Genevieve have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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